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Rocked by Ukraine, British stocks have worst week since pandemic began

March 4 (Reuters) - Britain's blue-chip and mid-cap stock indexes recorded their worst week since March 2020 on Friday as concerns over the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine deepened.

WPP decides to discontinue trading operations in Russia

(Alliance News) - WPP PLC said on Friday that it has discontinued its operations in Russia.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Stifel prefers AstraZeneca over GlaxoSmithKline

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning:

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE dives nearly 4% as Russia attacks Ukraine

(Alliance News) - Stocks across Europe plummeted on Thursday as, after weeks of caution and hopes of de-escalation, worst fears were confirmed as Russia launched an invasion on Ukraine.

TOP NEWS: WPP swings to profit in 2021; will continue share buybacks

(Alliance News) - WPP PLC on Thursday said it had a "exceptional recovery" from the pandemic in 2021, as it swung to profit from a GB2.79 billion loss the year before.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC raises Fresnillo; Berenberg cuts Hargreaves

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and Wednesday:

Ad group WPP posts 12.1% sales growth as clients spend on recovery

LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - WPP, the world's largest advertising group, said client demand for campaigns to justify price rises and maintain their recovery from the pandemic would enable it to grow above historic levels and return more cash to investors.

WPP experiences 'very strong growth' in 2021

(Sharecast News) - Advertising giant WPP said on Thursday that it had experienced "very strong growth" throughout 2021, driven by demand for digital services, e-commerce, and technology and an "exceptional" new business performance.

WPP buys influencer marketing company Village Marketing

(Sharecast News) - Advertising giant WPP has bought influencer marketing company Village Marketing for an undisclosed sum.

IN BRIEF: WPP acquires influencer marketing agency in US

WPP PLC - London-based communications and advertising company - Acquires New York-based influencer marketing agency Village Marketing. WPP does not disclose the financial details of the acquisition. The agency will join the Wunderman Thompson network, a New York-based marketing agency under the WPP group.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays downgrades Chemring and boohoo

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays downgrades Chemring and boohoo

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Imperials Brands raised; HSBC likes Fevertree

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Imperials Brands raised; HSBC likes Fevertree

WPP adds former GlaxoSmithKline CFO to board

(Sharecast News) - Advertising and media firm WPP has appointed Simon Dingemans to its board as a non-executive director, with immediate effect.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays lifts ITV and S4 Capital to Overweight

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays lifts ITV and S4 Capital to Overweight